Detroit, MI Demographics
What is the population of Detroit?
There are 636,787 residents in Detroit, with a median age of 35. Of this, 47.56% are males and 52.44% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.35% of the resident pool in Detroit, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.24%. Additionally, 3.4% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 554,225 people in Detroit currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 636,787 | -1.4% |
| Male Population | 302,874 | -1.3% |
| Female Population | 333,913 | -1.4% |
Male Population 47.56%
Female Population 52.44%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 594,458 | -1.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 20,648 | -1.4% |
| Not Citizen | 21,681 | -2.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.35%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.24%
Not Citizen 3.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 2,211 | 7.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 52,895 | -9.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 12,700 | -8.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,975 | -4.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 554,225 | -0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.35%
Moved from Same County 8.42%
Moved from Same State 2.02%
Moved from Different State 0.95%
Same House as Last Year 88.25%
What are the employment statistics in Detroit?
White-collar workers make up 70.96% of the working population in Detroit, while blue-collar employees account for 29.04%. There are also 16,080 entrepreneurs in Detroit (6.93% of the workforce); 166,585 workers employed in private companies (71.8%); and 25,939 people working in governmental institutions (11.18%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 164,638 | 0.6% |
| Blue Collar | 67,366 | -0.3% |
White Collar 70.96%
Blue Collar 29.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 16,080 | 1.0% |
| Private Companies | 166,585 | -0.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 25,939 | 7.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 23,400 | -0.7% |
Self Employees 6.93%
Private Companies 71.8%
Governmental Workers 11.18%
Not for Profit Companies 10.09%
How many households are there in Detroit?
There are a total of 249,518 households in Detroit, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 51.35% of these Detroit households, while non-family units account for the remaining 48.65%. Additionally, 27.98% of households have children and 72.02% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 249,518 | -0.2% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 128,127 | -1.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 121,391 | 0.8% |
Family Households 51.35%
Non-Family Households 48.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 69,818 | -0.5% |
| Households without Children | 179,700 | -0.1% |
Households with Children 27.98%
Households without Children 72.02%
What are the median and average incomes in Detroit?
The average annual household income in Detroit is $54,054, while the median household income sits at $37,761 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $39,657, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $38,733. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $29,740 and $35,596, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $54,054 | 9.2% |
| Median Household Income | $37,761 | 8.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 424,474 | -1.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Detroit?
There are 323,368 housing units in Detroit, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1947. Of the 249,518 occupied housing units in Detroit, 48.79% are owner-occupied, while 51.21% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 32.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $96,600. In general, housing costs reach $829 per month in Detroit.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 323,368 | -1.3% |
| Median Year Built | 1947 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 112,607 | 1.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 67,020 | -4.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 72,081 | -4.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 24,207 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15,791 | -0.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10,360 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7,384 | -8.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9,452 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,251 | 15.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 215 | 117.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 249,518 | -0.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 121,734 | 0.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $127,784 | -1.1% |
Owner Occupied 48.79%
Renter Occupied 51.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 39,650 | 3.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 82,084 | -0.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $96,600 | 21.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $57,000 | 13.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $829 | 9.4% |
With Mortgage 32.57%
Without Mortgage 67.43%
What is the level of education in Detroit?
Approximately 47.25% of the population in Detroit holds a high school degree (that's 226,815 residents), while 25.93% have attained a college certificate (135,187 locals) and 9.48% have a bachelor's degree (45,524 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 22,538 | -2.7% |
| Some High School | 226,815 | -0.5% |
| Some College | 135,187 | -3.4% |
| Associate Degree | 31,468 | -4.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 45,524 | 2.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 29,210 | 2.6% |
No High School 4.7%
Some High School 47.25%
Some College 25.93%
Associate Degree 6.56%
Bachelor's Degree 9.48%
Graduate Degree 6.08%
What is the marital status of Detroit residents?
A total of 285,639 people in Detroit have never been married (which represents 56.54% of the total population), while 125,209 of them are wedded (24.78%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 15,345 (3.04%) and 61,514 (12.18%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 285,639 | -0.1% |
| Married | 125,209 | -2.5% |
| Separated | 15,345 | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 32,844 | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 61,514 | 61,514.0% |
Never Married 56.54%
Married 24.78%
Separated 3.04%
Widowed 6.5%
Divorced 12.18%
What are the most common means of transportation in Detroit?
The top three means of transportation people in Detroit use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 176,020 residents commute by car, 13,920 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 7,411 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 176,020 | -1.5% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 13,920 | -5.7% |
| Subway or Elevated | 103 | N/A |
| Railroad | 6 | -95.7% |
| Ferryboat | 20 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 1,134 | -8.9% |
| Motorcycle | 118 | 100.0% |
| TaxiCab | 1,558 | -7.1% |
| Walk | 7,411 | -0.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Detroit by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48201 | 14,287 | 7,631 | $22,243.00 | $54,940.00 |
| 48202 | 14,617 | 7,216 | $34,244.00 | $58,419.00 |
| 48203 | 20,584 | 8,773 | $34,610.00 | $52,787.00 |
| 48204 | 20,365 | 8,781 | $29,224.00 | $44,323.00 |
| 48205 | 31,816 | 12,406 | $42,671.00 | $52,851.00 |
| 48206 | 16,011 | 6,345 | $36,641.00 | $54,952.00 |
| 48207 | 20,577 | 10,892 | $43,960.00 | $65,610.00 |
| 48208 | 7,827 | 3,845 | $24,046.00 | $54,262.00 |
| 48209 | 26,944 | 8,721 | $37,222.00 | $51,917.00 |
| 48210 | 26,547 | 7,871 | $36,073.00 | $45,211.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.